As highlighted at the foundation’s inaugural birthday reception, Chef Joe Randall, of Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School in Savannah, Georgia, launched The Edna Lewis Foundation in January 2012, “The Edna Lewis Foundation is dedicated to honoring, preserving and nurturing African American culinary heritage and culture,” said Chef Randall, “and to elevating the appreciation of our culinary excellence.”

Chef Randall and the foundation board of trustees will continue to hold events to celebrate the memory of Edna Lewis, “Last week, we celebrated the memory of a beloved culinary legend and did so in southern-style with the help of a team of celebrity African American female chefs who have looked to Edna Lewis as a culinary inspiration and matriarch within the industry,” said Randall.

Net proceeds from the event will benefit The Edna Lewis Foundation and its programs.

Want to Join the Edna Lewis Foundation and Attend Her Birthday Celebration?

Calling all corporate, food and wine enthusiasts and food and beverage professionals, if you would like to join the foundation and obtain more information on the life and legacy of Edna Lewis, please visit please visit www.ednalewisfoundation.org or email the foundation directly at info@ednalewisfoundation.org or phone (912) 303-0409.